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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.50, 3,176.07 and 1,253.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.50, 3,176.07 and 1,253.63 is: 1,730.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.50 : 3,176.07 = 1,253.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.50/3,176.07 = 1,253.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.50x = 3,176.07 × 1,253.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.50x = 3,981,616.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,981,616.63/2,301.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.01

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